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About the school
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a Centre of Excellence for entrepreneurial education. It is an inclusive school that provides for the students and citizens of Darwen continuous opportunities, and a world-class, high-quality environment for lifelong learning. The Academy’s students are committed, successful learners, who are proud, creative and self-confident, showing respect for themselves, the community and for others. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an 11-18 academy situated in the heart of Darwen.
The Academy seeks to develop a passion for learning and an enterprising spirit amongst its students and staff, and amongst members of the local community. In addition, it seeks to create, develop and maintain an education that focuses emphatically on providing opportunities for success for all, recognising and celebrating the achievements of everyone in all aspects of life at the Academy.
In addition, the Academy places considerable value not only on entrepreneurship, but also on sport and healthy living; partnership working; developing strong links with the community, and education for sustainable development.
About Aldridge Education
Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.
Our vision is that every student at an Aldridge school will achieve academically beyond initial personal expectations and prior attainment. That their learning and experiences in education will give them a wide perspective on the opportunities open to them and they will develop the practical skills to access every opportunity they want in life.
Employee Benefits
Aldridge Education is committed to providing our employees with comprehensive benefits to support wellbeing and job satisfaction. Our employees' benefits package includes:
- Access to an employee discount scheme for discounts off items from your weekly supermarket shop, clothes, DIY, days out and travel
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing events and activities
- Coaching, training and CPD
Additionally, we offer competitive holiday entitlements, sick pay, and holiday pay. We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that allows our employees to thrive and enjoy coming to work each day.
Join Our Talent Pool - JOIN HERE
🌟 Join Our Talent Pool – Unlock Endless Career Opportunities! 🌟
Are you ready for your next big career move?
At Darwen Aldridge Community Academy we believe in empowering exceptional talent to reach their full potential. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we want YOU to be part of our exclusive Talent Pool and gain access to amazing job opportunities before anyone else!
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
- 🌱 Exclusive Access to Top Jobs – Be the first to know about exciting roles at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
- 🚀 Career Growth – Unlock endless possibilities to progress with us, from new roles to promotions.
- 🤝 Collaborate with Industry Experts – Work alongside leaders in your field and grow your skills.
- 🎯 Tailored Opportunities – We match you with roles that fit your unique skills and career goals.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re building a dynamic talent pool across a range of exciting teaching and support roles If you are a professional who is:
- Innovative: You think outside the box and solve problems creatively.
- Driven: You bring energy, passion, and dedication to everything you do.
- Collaborative: You thrive working in teams and have excellent communication skills.
- Skilled: You possess the expertise we need to make a difference.
How to Join:
- Submit Your Details – Fill out a quick and easy application.
- Stay Updated – We’ll keep you informed about new roles as they arise.
- Get Noticed – We will reach out to you for top opportunities!
Trust Vacancies
CIAG - Careers Advisor - APPLY HERE
🚀 Join Our Team as CIAG - Careers Advisor🌟
An opportunity has arisen to join the national team employed by Aldridge Education as CIAG Careers Advisor.
We offer flexible working opportunities and will consider 2 x Part time positions as well as Full Time applications.
We are looking for self-motivated, innovative, careers advisor which covers Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio and Darwen Vale High School. Regular travel between sites will be required. You may be required to visit other sites within the trust and attend national events as and when required.
Our aim is to ensure all our pupils have access to high quality careers guidance and activities, across their time in an Aldridge school.
Closing Date: 27th April 2025
Interview: W/C 7th May 2025
Teaching Vacancies
Director of Learning - Science - APPLY HERE
🚀 Join Our Team as Director of Learning at Science! 🌟
Are you an innovative, visionary leader passionate about science education? We are looking for a Director of Learning who can inspire, guide, and lead our science programs to new heights. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of scientific discovery and learning. As the Director of Learning, you'll be at the heart of shaping and delivering impactful science curriculum and programs.
You will lead a talented team of educators to:
✨ Drive excellence in science learning experiences
✨ Collaborate across departments to ensure consistency and innovation
✨ Influence educational strategy with your deep expertise in curriculum design
✨ Advocate for science education that fosters curiosity and exploration at all levels
✨ Continuously improve learning outcomes through feedback and data-driven insights
What We are Looking For:
✅ Passion for science and a deep understanding of modern learning methodologies
✅ Proven leadership experience in education, curriculum development, or instructional design
✅ A forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to innovate and inspire
✅ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
✅ Ability to analyse and utilise data to drive learning outcomes
✅ Strong background in building effective, engaging educational content
Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025
Interview: W/C 27th April 2025
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